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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Munich:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Munich costing on average $156 (€126).
A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Munich costing on average $252 (€203).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Munich
How to get from Dortmund to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM9h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM9h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:20 AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH19858:10 PM1h05Cologne Bonn Airport9:15 PMMunich Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 33086 · ICE 597+
1510910:00 AM7h16Dortmund Hbf5:16 PMMunich Hbf$1351One-way2 transfers - 26706 · ICE 6218:21 AM5h51Dortmund Hbf2:12 PMMunich Hbf$1401One-way1 transfer
- 26708 · ICE 6239:21 AM5h51Dortmund Hbf3:12 PMMunich Hbf$1401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM11h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:55 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$481One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM12h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:45 AMMünchen, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)$491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM9h30Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$501One-way1 transfer
- EW846:55 PM1h05Cologne Bonn Airport8:00 PMMunich Airport$1861One-way0 transfers
- EW807:00 AM1h05Cologne Bonn Airport8:05 AMMunich Airport$1861One-way0 transfers
- LH20278:30 PM1h10Dusseldorf Airport9:40 PMMunich Airport$2621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Munich:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Munich costing on average $156 (€126).
A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Munich costing on average $252 (€203).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Munich by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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